Comparisons are inescapable in the game of cricket. Cricket fanatics always look for a debate on who is better. The former Pakistan cricket legend Zaheer Abbas recently explained why he never agreed with the comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. He always believes that no comparison should be made. Let’s dig deep into what makes him think so.
Recent Form: An Issue to Remember
Abbas’s comments came when Babar Azam, the Pakistan skipper, was under much scrutiny. His last fifty came 16 innings ago. His last fifty-plus score was against New Zealand in December 2022. This must be of much concern to a player expected to lead from the front. Virat Kohli has consistently been scoring and is also a must-player in the Indian team.
Expectation levels are through the roof with Babar at the helm. Babar did little justice for Pakistan, who didn’t even reach the semis in the last ODI World Cup and experienced one of the worst T20 World Cup campaigns. Fans expect their captain to do the job, especially in big matches. Zaheer Abbas said that if Babar is not scoring, he must be dropped. While it sounds quite harsh, according to Abbas, this is the need of the hour to help the team bring out an all-round victory.
Performance Consistency: The Major Difference
Zaheer Abbas said, “Virat Kohli scores in every match, while Babar doesn’t score in any match. This comparison brings out a significant difference in consistency. Kohli has acted as a backbone for the Indian team, regularly contributing to his team’s win. Another thing that differed from him was his ability to perform under pressure. Fans and analysts always look for such reliability in a top player.
Babar Azam’s recent form has raised many eyebrows, and with a drop in the top 10 ICC Test rankings, many are questioning if his place is in the team. When a player has a hard time scoring runs, pressure gets built not around the person but around the whole team. Sometimes, the stress becomes too much to bear. A break can do a world of good for the player.
Virat Kohli’s legacy and impact
Virat Kohli’s cricket legacy is enormous. He has numerous records to his name and continues to be a part of the playing XI. He has been omitted from the T20I team even after stating that he had left the T20I game after the final of the T20 World Cup. He continues to be part of the ODI and Test side. He is why Kohli people talk of him more than any other player, and Babar is also included here. Kohli has set standards that have become very hard to live up to.
Individual performance in team sports hurts the team. If the most important player on Babar Azam’s team is not playing well, that hurts the team’s morale. The whole team revives when players like Virat Kohli are in great form. According to Abbas, the Indian team has a nice structure of balanced teams and received due leadership under Rohit Sharma. Abbas believes there is always a vital difference between good and average captains, which is the team’s success.
Conclusion
The argument for Kohli versus Babar will continue as long as they continue to play. Zaheer Abbas considers consistency to be the most important aspect. Kohli scores in every game. What Babar Azam needs to do is return to his form. People expect him to return to where he used to be when he is stuck at a bad stage. These two players have different styles, but performance wins the comparison game on the field.
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